At OHB Sweden we are building several Innosat-based satellites between 100 and 200kg. Components are procured from a variety of suppliers and the Procurement Engineer takes responsibility of the ongoing interactions with suppliers after contract or purchase order.  Furthermore you will work closely with system engineers and other engineers within OHB Sweden in the different projects. 

The work is mostly executed in a typical office environments, but the hardware is handled in our own clean rooms, electrical labs, and environmental labs. So being comfortable in a typical engineering office/project environment, whilst also being curious to work in a lab environment, is very important.

We are looking for a team-player, learning quickly, providing support to team members, as well has having the ability to work autonomously. You will spend a lot of time preparing, leading and wrapping up meetings with suppliers. This role will give you a unique insight into the Innosat platform and new spacecraft technologies.

Tasks breakdown can be summarized roughly as

• Support ongoing projects in the procurement phase after contract signature
• Follow up on the progress of the suppliers to ensure On Quality On Time and On Cost delivery of the equipment
• Main point of contact for suppliers, setup meetings and write minutes of meeting
  
• Drive milestone meetings with suppliers such as Kick-Off (KO), Test/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR), Delivery Review Boards (DRB)
• Review supplier documentation with support from technical experts in the projects
  
• Drive more informal bi-weekly meetings with selected suppliers
• Follow up internal activities related to supplier activities
• Regular clear and coherent reporting and presentations in the English language

Required qualifications:

• As a minimum, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering field or related disciplines
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Structured approach
• Negotiation skills
• Comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical documentation
• Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written
• Located in, or willingness to relocate to, Stockholm, Sweden

Added advantageous qualifications:

• Experience in hardware testing (mechanical, thermal, functional, EMC)
  
• Experience in the Space Business and knowledge of the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) is a merit

The Procurement Engineer position resides within the Project Office department, and will have daily contact with the Spacecraft and Attitude and Orbit Control departments.

Travels may be required (3-5 trips per year primarily within Europe).

If you wish to participate to the development of future space systems, feel confident that your experience and qualifications match the above requirements and want to find yourself in a dynamic and inspiring work environment, then we very much look forward to hearing from you!